UA Research to Help Rural Residents with Hearing Loss
A more than $2 million NIH grant will further work at The University of Alabama to improve the lives of those suffering from hearing loss in rural areas of the state.
Research
Early Promise for Natural Compound in Combatting Parkinson’s
A lab at The University of Alabama has shown a compound found in a common shrub in India exhibits neuroprotective effects against Parkinson’s disease characteristics induced by an herbicide in fruit flies.
Pandemic’s Effects Will Linger on State’s Growing Economy
The state’s economy could grow by 2.6% in 2021, a good clip that will not pull the state out of the hole created in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report published today by economists at The University of Alabama.
CHES Grant Writing Institute Boosts Research
CHES has created a unique environment to encourage and support faculty in their scholarly pursuits.
NASA Mission to Include Contributions from UA Engineering
Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama will contribute to a pioneering spaceflight mission set to launch in 2025.
UA, Tuscaloosa File Joint Patent to Detect Community Blight
The University of Alabama and the City of Tuscaloosa collaborated to create a system that can automatically detect blighted areas in a community, helping prevent issues before they escalate into costly repairs for property owners.
UA Engineering Researchers Investigating Solutions for Jet Biofuel
The study is part of a $3.8 million grant from the United States Department of Energy.
UA Part of National Effort to Strengthen Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout
The research coalition is aimed at strengthening the community’s role and involvement in an equitable campaign.
UA Receives Grant to Study Social, Emotional Learning in Children
The $5 million federal grant funds a study on the importance of social and emotional learning in elementary school students’ success.
Biomedical Sciences Team Joins The University of Alabama
Three professors will boost UA’s research and innovation in the design and engineering of advanced drug delivery systems.